Excluding updated versions like this year’s Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, it’s been 13 years since a brand new Ninja Gaiden game was released. The series, which started in arcades back in 1988, has a dedicated fanbase who have been eagerly waiting for a sequel to 2012’s Ninja Gaiden 3.
People familiar with the project say PlayStation executives weren’t enthusiastic about turning Days Gone into a long-running series, which is a key reason why a sequel was never made. Bend Studio, the team behind Days Gone, is now focusing on different projects. They haven’t released a new game since Days Gone, and several other ideas they’ve worked on have been cancelled. For example, the studio was once developing a new Uncharted game with guidance from Naughty Dog, but it didn’t progress much beyond the initial stages.
The Kickstarter for the second volume of Ekos launched today and quickly exceeded its $50,000 goal, raising over $70,000 so far. Fans are especially excited about the expanded storyline, which will connect Ekos with other popular Aspen Comics characters like Aspen (from Fathom) and Grace (from Soulfire). This new volume promises a huge adventure for Ekos fans, and the initial pages suggest it will be a truly impressive installment.
Netflix has a great selection of sci-fi films, including titles like The Martian and Jurassic Park, but some content is leaving soon. On October 31st, the cult classic Starship Troopers from 1997 will no longer be available, so you only have a few days left to watch it. The film takes place in the future when Earth is at war with giant, dangerous bugs called the Arachnids. A group of soldiers is sent to their home planets to fight back and save humanity.
The animated series The Boys: Diabolical features voice actors and live-action stars from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Fred Tatasciore, Gary Anthony Williams, Jason Isaacs, Kumail Nanjiani, Awkwafina, and Don Cheadle. However, it isn’t officially considered part of the main storyline of the live-action The Boys show. Eight actors who have appeared in the MCU have also been in projects that are considered canon to The Boys universe – and some of those appearances were unexpected, even featuring big names. As both The Boys and the MCU continue to expand, we can likely expect to see even more actors cross over between the two franchises.
So, I was reading an interview with Jason Connell, one of the co-directors of Ghost of Yotei, and he was talking about potential DLC. Basically, Sucker Punch is trying to figure out what we, the fans, would even want in extra content. They’ve done this before with Ghost of Tsushima, and it really helped them make good choices. He didn’t say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to DLC happening, but it sounds like the whole team is still figuring it out and really wants to know what we think.
Some considered his opinions on horror movies to be snobbish, but he genuinely loved and appreciated the genre. When talking about Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow, he found himself thinking about Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Francis Ford Coppola’s Dracula film was visually stunning, and he pointed out that Sleepy Hollow achieved a similar level of visual excellence. The film’s distinctive and atmospheric look is a major reason people enjoy it, showcasing Burton’s talent for creating immersive, Gothic worlds.
Matthew Belloni of Puck reports that the two-hour finale of Stranger Things will likely premiere in AMC and other movie theaters on New Year’s Eve, the same day it’s released on Netflix. While the deal isn’t officially finalized yet, sources say it’s moving forward. If confirmed, this would give the popular show a grand send-off on the big screen, satisfying fans and fulfilling a wish of the show’s creators, Matt and Ross Duffer. They recently told Variety that the final episode should be seen in theaters.
The reality TV star said she had a great time filming the Laguna Beach reunion on the October 21st episode of her Let’s Be Honest podcast. While she wasn’t sure how much she could reveal about the reunion, which will be available to stream next spring, she admitted it was a really helpful experience. Surprisingly, she confessed she wasn’t initially eager to participate.
John Stamos expressed sadness over Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli’s separation after almost 28 years of marriage. Loughlin’s representative told People magazine they are currently living apart and taking a break, but haven’t filed for divorce. Stamos shared on a podcast that Loughlin is “devastated,” especially because she’s always been a good person, mother, and wife. He feels it’s unfair to see her family torn apart like this. Stamos also encouraged Loughlin to consider how her relationship with Giannulli has impacted her life and any challenges she’s faced.